The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

while she felt the heat rise on both sides of her

more than she expected. Most likely because

be her who initiated. She didn't blame

their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he

and her heart

But...

her other hand touched her cheek,

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on

tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly,

over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a

external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies

his head to stare at one of the monitors,

They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist

[No problem]

echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We

"Got it."

shut off

his head back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk

able

had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to maintain their

when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were

be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also

in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was

mission complete, we can

on the table and

stared at

job sure is

and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient

only after he took over his role that he understood just

think about

tighten

passed, he

Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that kept his mind

want such

Ding—!

received a

they are doing. We are going to another

a couple of times as

down, but when he saw the words

of his might.

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating

"Huff…huff…"

he brought

[Okay.]

single word. And one that

stood up from his seat once he sent

his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his swollen

can't go on, I need to

***

"We're here."

my body. A

while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly,

quite put how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't

felt like it was eating away at

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